After replacing the strut and lower control arm (driver's side) it will not turn left?

JOE DESIATO

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2008 CADILLAC CTS
3.6L
V6
AUTOMATIC
72,251 MILES

Yesterday the strut and lower control arm on the driver side front went. Today it was repaired and went to move car only turns to the right. Car won't turn left.

Wednesday, October 4th, 2023 AT 4:40 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi Joe,

What happened to the strut and control arm? Did they break free from the vehicle? Have you made sure there is no damage to the tie rods or rack and pinion? If it is binding when turning left, something is either bent/broken, or binding.

Let me know.

Joe

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Wednesday, October 4th, 2023 AT 7:18 PM

JOE DESIATO

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Yes, the rack gave out first and a second behind it the strut dropped. I went back out to further inspect and found the problem. On my sway bar was a small socket preventing the car from going left. Thank you so much for that and I will be visiting the fund me for you guys. Thanks again for showing interest.

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Wednesday, October 4th, 2023 AT 8:52 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

Thanks for the update, Joe. That isn't one I would have found in the manual. LOL But, things like that happen all the time.

Regardless, I'm glad you got things taken care of. Feel free to come back anytime in the future.

Take care,

Joe

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Thursday, October 5th, 2023 AT 5:29 PM